Montgomery County Celebrates American Archives Month
September 29, 2021
Montgomery County, TN – In recognition of American Archives Month this October, the Montgomery County Archives Department invites the public to take a tour and learn more about the unique services they provide.
Three open house tours of the stacks, an area not normally open to the public, offer a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into caring for the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County. The tours are available on October 11th from 10:00am to 3:00pm, October 14th from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and October 23rd, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Montgomery County Archives
Loaves and Fishes to hold Second John Waddle Memorial Shoot
July 26, 2021
Written by Danica Wright Booth
Loaves and Fishes PR Chair
Clarksville, TN – After a year’s hiatus, the John Waddle Memorial Shoot will return to Montgomery County at 9:00am on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 with proceeds benefiting Clarksville’s Loaves and Fishes.
The local non-profit, which serves an average of 150 meals a day to anyone who is hungry, hosted the inaugural shoot in 2019 to honor the late John Waddle. The local homebuilder was known in the community for his passion for clay shooting and his love and support of Loaves and Fishes.
The 2nd Annual John Waddle Memorial Shoot to benefit Loaves and Fishes is set for Saturday, August 14th.
Loaves and Fishes to open New Facility on March 1st
February 16, 2021
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, March 1st, 2021, the doors of the new Loaves and Fishes facility, at 825 Crossland Avenue, will officially open for Grab-N-Go Lunch Service.
The much-anticipated new facility features an expansive dining space to serve up to 250 guests at a time.
For the past year, the Loaves and Fishes board and staff have worked tirelessly to design a building that fulfills every possible need.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Continues Facade Improvement Program
July 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Aspire Foundation, is proud to extend its Facade Improvement program to enhance the economic appeal of the downtown Clarksville commercial district. During the first round of applications, the Clarksville Area Chamber approved 6 facade grants, totaling $75,000.
Clarksville’s Central Business Improvement District. (CBID)
Montgomery County Archives Department to hold Open Houses in October
October 3, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – In recognition of Archives Month this October, Montgomery County Archives Department has open house dates to tour and learn more about their unique services.
Three open house tours of the stacks and a behind the scenes look at what goes into caring for the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County will be available on Friday, October 11th, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Tuesday, October 29th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Montgomery County Celebrates American Archives Month
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Facade Improvement Program
September 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Aspire Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a new program to enhance the economic appeal of the downtown Clarksville commercial district.
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Facade Improvement Program provides financial incentives for the renovation, restoration, and improvement of business exteriors in the Central Business Improvement District (CBID).
Central Business Improvement District (CBID) map.
First Presbyterian Church Gives $150,000 to Loaves & Fishes Campaign
September 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – As First Presbyterian Church prepares to celebrate a bicentennial year in 2022, they have dedicated 50 cents of every dollar they raise in a three-year Campaign to seed the Loaves & Fishes plan for expansion in a completely new facility. The first installment of this nearly half-million-dollar, three-year commitment by the church came on Sunday, September 8th, 2019 in the form of a check for $150,000.
(L-R) Jill Crow (Loaves & Fishes Capital Campaign Chair), Charles D. Keene, Tamara Long (Loaves & Fishes President), Dr. Rita Burnett (Loaves & Fishes Executive Director), Scott Giles (FPC Finance Committee Chair), Vicki Wallace, Issac Wright (Loaves & Fishes Construction Project Manager), and Joyce Norris (FPC Bicentennial Campaign Chair). Scott Giles presents a check for $150,000 to Dr. Rita Burnett. (Gary Norris)
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan to hold Suicide Prevention event, September 10th
September 1, 2018
Scout will dedicate memorial garden at Valleybrook Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network invite the public and allies in the public health, mental health, and social service fields to join in Clarksville’s Suicide Prevention Awareness event at 9:30am Monday, September 10th, 2018 at Valleybrook Park.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
Manna Café to hold 5th annual Grits & Gravy on April 27th
April 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding it’s 5th annual Grits & Gravy, a casual breakfast-for-dinner event to celebrate its 8th anniversary in Clarksville.
Taking place on Friday, April 27th, 2018 from 7:00pm–9:00pm at the Belle Hollow (2231 Madison Street), Grits & Gravy will include a buffet-style meal; a silent auction; guest speaker Michael Bayne of Greeneville, South Carolina; acoustic entertainment by Lydia Walker; and a big announcement from Manna Café.
Clarksville’s Valleybrook Park reopens with new Playgrounds
November 20, 2017
Federal grants provide updated restrooms, pavilions
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Valleybrook Park, a neighborhood green space on Crossland Avenue near downtown, reopened Monday after a facelift funded with federal grants secured by the City of Clarksville.
Improvements include two new playgrounds, new restrooms, a new pavilion, conversion of the old restrooms to an additional pavilion, and repaving of the parking lot.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Letourneau, members of the Clarksville City Council and students from Tabernacle Christian School cut a ribbon Monday formally reopening Valleybrook Park.
